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Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Bench Scientist 1/2 & Outsourcing Support - Biologics Drug Product Development Germany, Early Manufacturing Process Development

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingPosted on Nov 13
Part-timeLudwigshafen, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed university degree in Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Process Engineering, or a related area; preferably a master's degree or state examination, with at least two years of professional experience, or alternatively a bachelor's degree with at least five years of professional experience.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work and prioritize laboratory tasks alongside outsourcing support activities.
  • Analytical ability to structure technical and project information to support decisions about internal or external manufacturing.
  • Technical and pharmaceutical understanding of manufacturing processes for biological and parenteral medicines.
  • Professional experience in drug development, preferably involving biotechnological products.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including confident interaction with internal and external partners.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in German and English.
  • Ability to work in a team and handle conflict.

Responsibilities

  • Independently plan, prepare, conduct, and document experiments to develop manufacturing processes for new parenteral medicines, particularly liquid dosage forms of biotechnologically produced active ingredients in vials, syringes, or cartridges.
  • Manufacture and visually inspect technical batches as part of process and product development.
  • Work closely with the Drug Product Pilot Plant, local analytical development, and global Bio DPD sites to transfer manufacturing processes for clinical trial materials.
  • Serve as the project contact for the Drug Product Lead on all activities related to developing manufacturing processes for assigned projects.
  • Be responsible for designated laboratory equipment, ensuring required maintenance, documentation, and user training.
  • Document completed work in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Present and represent work results in internal and external settings in German and English.
  • Comply with all relevant workplace safety policies.
  • Provide technical and organizational support to the outsourcing team for global non-GMP outsourcing activities, focusing on formulation and manufacturing-process development for parenteral medicines.
  • Support selection of external development and contract manufacturing partners in the non-GMP area.
  • Support technical assessment of external manufacturing processes, proposals, and technical documents.
  • Support communication and coordination with contract manufacturers and internal requesters.
  • Support identification and assessment of project and process risks and initiate appropriate countermeasures.
  • Collect, consolidate, and organize internal and external requests to support planning of outsourcing activities.
  • Organize and coordinate shipping products and samples to and from contract manufacturers in coordination with logistics teams.
  • Compile and prepare relevant information to support decisions about internal or external manufacturing.
  • Contribute to transferring manufacturing processes for clinical trial materials to the Pilot Plant or contract manufacturers, including supporting batch production at contract manufacturer sites.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional experience in drug development involving biotechnological products is preferred.
  • A master's degree or state examination is preferred.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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